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Food, Wine & Castles in
the South West |
Departure in:
Arrival in: |
Bordeaux
Toulouse |
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Accommodation: |
3* or 4* hotels |
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Reference: |
FALC-FWC3 or FALC-FWC4 |
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Duration: |
9 days / 8 nights |
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Region: |
South West |
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Meals: |
As specified below:
B: Breakfast;
L: Lunch;
D: Dinner |
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Day 1:
Toulouse/ Saint Beauzeil
(D)
Transfer to the Quercy and check in at your hotel.
Dinner and overnight in St Beauzeil.
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Day 2: Fources /
Larressingle / St Beauzeil(B,D)
This morning the day begins with the visit of the
picturesque fortified village of Fourcès. One of the
rare bastides with a circular central 'square',
admirably restored, and surrounded by XIIIth and
XIVth century buildings, among which the Tour de
l'Horloge (Clock tower) and Xvth century chateau
stand out. This central point is accessed through
the ancient city gate, bridge and portcullis.
We continue our morning with the exploration of a
gallo2romaine villa at Séviac, Montréal2du2Gers,
known for the quality of its mosaics and sumptuous
baths.
In the afternoon, we visit Larressingle, the 'little
Carcassonne': not only is the romanesque church in
the village interior fortified against invaders but
it lies behind a 270 metre line of ramparts.
Larresingle is a gem of religious and military art.
The afternoon finishes with a wine tasting session
in this, the Armagnac region.
Dinner and night in St Beauzeil.
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Day 3: Perigord / Sarlat
visit / Boat ride / St Beauzeil
(B)
Today, experience a
unique outing in the Perigord region as you'll
discover some authentic little villages all
classified as among the 'most beautiful of France'.
Free time for lunch and visit of Sarlat.
In the afternoon, a delightful boat ride on the
Dordogne river will reveal the numerous castles that
line the banks. Your day ends by the visit of Domme
On the edge of a cliff, Domme offers a vast panorama
over the Dordogne valley. Enclosed by walls, the
13th century bastide exudes its glorious past thanks
to its fortified gates and its towers once used as
prisons. The visitor will also discover the consuls’
and the goldsmiths’ houses, the old covered market
and the governor’s hotel.
Dinner and night in St Beauzeil. |
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Day 4: Auvillar/ Moissac / cooking lesson / St
Beauzeil
(B,L)
Guy Héraut, a renowned local cook, welcomes you this
morning into his kitchen for a hands-on session all
about the preparation and service of Foie Gras, fish
or dessert – according to your wishes. At lunch time
you will eat the fruit of your own labour and wine
is included!
In the afternoon, head towards Moissac to admire its
world famous Abbey of Saint Pierre from the XIth
century, its superb cloisters with their finely
sculpted 76 pillars and the remarkable tympanum at
the southern end representing St Jean's vision of
the Apocalypse. Your tour ends with the visit of
delightful Auvillar: a village perched on a headland
overlooking the Garonne valley with an unusual
circular corn market.
Dinner and night in St Beauzeil.
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Day
5: Pech Merle Caves / Saint Cirq / St Beauzeil
(B)
The Lot 'department'
will be your destination today. Via the city of
Cahors, famous for possessing one of the only
remaining medieval military bridges of Europe,
discover the Cahors vineyards, where wine
tasting awaits.
In the afternoon, you'll be enchanted with the visit
to the Pech Merle Prehistoric Caves that will
transport you back 50 000 years and to the cliff2top
village of Saint Cirq Lapopie that many consider to
be the most beautiful of all the villages in France!
Dinner and night in St Beauzeil.
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Day 6: Monbazillac / St
Emilion / Toulouse
(B)
Today
the tour ends with one of the most outstanding
regions of France, the Bordeaux vineyards.
Visit of the Château de Monbazillac. Built in the
middle of the XVIth century on top of the hill
overlooking the pleasant valley of Bergerac, Château
de Monbazillac harmoniously combines feudal military
architecture and the elegant early Renaissance
style. During your visit, you will discover the very
interesting Museum of Wine and Vineyards, Museum of
Furniture in Périgord, Museum of Protestantism, and
the "1001 Châteaux of Périgord".
Continue with a wine tasting session in Monbazillac,
a regional vineyard that produces a famous sweet
white wine.
Head towards Saint Emilion for a another wine
tasting experience in a famous chateau and visit
this beautiful village.
The whole jurisdiction is classified as a world
heritage site by UNESCO.
Free time for lunch. Return to Toulouse
Dinner and night in Toulouse.
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Day 7: Toulouse (B)
Breakfast
at your hotel.
2 hours walking tour “Discovering Toulouse”: this tour
offers a comprehensive overview of the main sites and
monuments. During the tour, you will be able to admire the
Capitole town hall and Saint2Sernin
basilica, as well as many churches and private mansions, and
appreciate wonderful views along the Garonne River.
Transfert to Toulouse Airport.
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Rates
Programme for individuals (2 to 6 pax) –
Prices per person in $ (AUD)
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Most beautiful villages of
France |
Basis 6 pax |
Basis 4 pax |
Basis 2 pax |
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Package 3* hotels |
$3059 |
$3700 |
$5665 |
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Suppl. single-room |
$408 |
$408 |
$408 |
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Package 4* hotels
FALC-FWC4 |
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Suppl. single-room |
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Programme for groups (from 7 to 20+) –
Price per person in $ (AUD)
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Most beautiful villages of
France |
7 to 9 |
10 to 14 |
15 to 19 |
20
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Package 3* hotels |
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Suppl. Single |
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Package 4* hotels
FALC-FWC4 |
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Suppl. Single |
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Included
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Transport
in luxury mini van or luxury coach
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The
services of a professional driver guide throughout the
tour with commentaries in English
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Accommodation and meals for the driver
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Accommodation in a
3* hotels
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Breakfast
from day 2 to day 9
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6 dinners
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Visits as
mentioned:
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Armagnac tasting -
Boat ride on the
Dordogne river
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Cooking lesson with
lunch included
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Moissac cloister
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Pech Merle cave
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Monbazillac castle &
wine tasting
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Wine
tasting in St Emilion
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Guided visit
(2 hours) of Toulouse
(no entrances)
Not included
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Flights -
Drinks,
other meals not mentioned in the programme -
Any other
options, tips or personal expenses, luggage handling-
Insurance
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